The Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Training in Adults With ADHD: Change in ADHD Symptoms, Executive Functions and Quality of Life Following Three Months of Training.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Registration Number
- NCT00843141
- Lead Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Brief Summary
The study group of Adults with ADHD who will receive cognitive (executive attention) computerized training will show significant improvement in ADHD symptomatology,neuropsychological measures,daily functioning and quality of life.
A significant difference will be found between the study group and the control group (adults with ADHD that will receive a simplified cognitive training program that does not challenge their executive functions)on the above measures.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults (age 18-60);
- 9 years education;
- Diagnosis of ADHD;
- Executive function deficit in daily life;
- Signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Change in pharmacological treatment and/or received new treatment for ADHD in the last three months;
- Other current serious neurological disorder (e.g. epilepsy, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease), other major current and sever psychiatric disorder (axisI);
- Color blindness.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Executive functioning after 3 months of cognitive training
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ADHD symptomatology and quality of life after 3 months of cognitive training
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hadassah Medical Organization
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel
Hadassah Medical Organization🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel